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| January 25, 2011 |
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Early bird offer ends soon!
The CRFA Show comes to Toronto on March 6 – 8. Be sure to register by Jan. 31, 2011 for your chance to win an Elektra espresso machine, courtesy of Zuccarini Importing, valued at more than $1,500! Visit www.crfashow.ca to register, and start planning your visit to Canada’s foodservice event of the year! |
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 BC Foodservice Expo 2011 on this weekend!
Western Canada’s largest hospitality trade show hits the Vancouver Convention Centre, Jan. 30 – 31. More than 1,700 have already registered! Online registration for the Expo is well ahead of last year. Register online by 5 p.m. on Jan. 29 and save $20, pick up your badge onsite and avoid line-ups! More >
A BC Foodservice Expo first! Trends 2011 Breakfast More >
Restaurant industry welcomes move to cut red tape
Prime Minister Harper’s red tape reduction strategy is good news for small business operators – and speaks directly to a recent CRFA survey that showed red tape was the top issue for Toronto restaurateurs. More > |
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Draft sodium reduction targets posted for packaged foods
Health Canada’s packaged food targets will underlie sodium reduction levels for foodservice. Provide your feedback by Jan. 31, 2011. More >
Government announces changes to TFW Program
Starting April 1, employers of temporary foreign workers may face penalties for non-compliance. More >
Restaurant industry applauds New Brunswick’s reconsideration of wages
CRFA commends Minister Higgs’s consideration of two-tiered minimum wage. More >
Letters: Party leaders commend CRFA on Bill 100
Nova Scotia party leaders thank us for our efforts in bringing about changes to Bill 100. More >
Participate in Nova Scotia Labour Standards/CAALL survey
Nova Scotia is seeking input on employer barriers to understanding and complying with employment standards. More > |
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Chocolate reigns supreme on dessert menus
Dessert desires are black and white, with chocolate and vanilla being the top two flavours according to Technomic’s Menu Monitor. More >
Supply chain takes a licking
Hugh Johnston explains why 2010 was a year of more burgers and fewer steaks, as quick-service flourished while full-service floundered. More >
Ten simple steps to creating a successful restaurant business plan
Neil Lester shows you why it pays to plan. His 10-step process to a robust business plan can provide you with focus and direction to better handle operator challenges. More >
Five ways to retain your temporary foreign workers
A strategic plan can help integrate TFWs into your existing Canadian workforce. Benjamin Guth shares five tips to manage an effective TFW team – and protect yourself from legal or integration issues. More >
Recipe: Canoe’s Braised Pork with Steam Whistle Pilsner
Chef Anthony Walsh brings you a Canoe specialty that mixes pork, beer and a veritable assortment of fine ingredients. More > |
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| Members will receive their 2011 Foodservice Buyers Guide and CRFA Member Decal at the end of January. Support the association by placing the decal in your establishment and referring your fellow operators to join – a strong association is good for your business.
FREE! Admission to CRFA trade shows
Remember, all CRFA members enjoy complimentary admission to CRFA’s trade shows – BC Foodservice Expo (Jan. 30 – 31), CRFA Show (March 6 – 8) and ApEx (April 3 – 4). If you haven’t received your free registration code for the BC Foodservice Expo or the CRFA Show, please contact membership@crfa.ca or 1-800-387-5649, ext. 4245. (Registration code for ApEx will be sent by email in the next few weeks.)
Make your voice heard.
Join CRFA now at www.crfa.ca/membership
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Check back on www.restaurantcentral.ca every week for a brand-new recipe.
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Looking for staff?
Post your job openings on Hcareers, Canada’s hospitality job board. CRFA members get a 45% discount. Learn more. |
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Attention Winnipeg operators
Employment Projects of Winnipeg (EPW) invites you to participate in their Job Fair on Jan. 28, 2011. Learn more. |
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